Newlyn VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Newlyn, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Newlyn VIC is 136 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Newlyn is $665 per week ($34,580 per year). Median rent in Newlyn is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Newlyn has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Newlyn has a population density of 5.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Newlyn is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newlyn is $1,592.

There were 1 recorded offences in Newlyn in 2025-25, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Newlyn Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Newlyn Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$665/wk
$34,580 per year
#6078 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
#6627 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,592/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Newlyn Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (66) Female 50.0% (66)

Population Density

5.6
people per km²
136 people · 24.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,041
Family income/wk

Newlyn Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Newlyn Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.1% 23 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
43.9% 18 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Newlyn Country of Birth

Australia
92.3%
England
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Newlyn Religion

No Religion
44.0%
Catholic
20.9%
Uniting Church
11.9%
Anglican
8.2%
Not stated
7.5%
Church Christ
4.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Newlyn Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Newlyn Employment

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Employed full-time
38.4% 33 people
Employed part-time
27.9% 24 people
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Not in labour force
33.7% 29 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Newlyn Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
38.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%
Certificate III/IV
28.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Newlyn Occupation

Professionals
42.9%
Managers
34.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
14.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Newlyn Field of Study

Architecture & Building
18.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
15.2%
Health
15.2%
Management & Commerce
15.2%
Society & Culture
9.1%
Education
9.1%
Engineering
9.1%
Agriculture & Environment
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Newlyn Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Newlyn Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
21.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.4%
$4,000+/wk
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Newlyn Marital Status

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Married
58.2% 57
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Divorced
8.2% 8
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Widowed
6.1% 6
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Never married
27.6% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Newlyn Ancestry

English
31.9%
Australian
25.9%
Irish
15.1%
Scottish
13.5%
German
5.4%
Italian
4.3%
Other
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Newlyn School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
29.0%
Primary — Catholic
25.8%
Secondary — Catholic
22.6%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
12.9%
Pre-school
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Newlyn Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.6% 17
No need for assistance
93.4% 242

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Newlyn Volunteering

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Volunteer
36.6% 34
Not a volunteer
63.4% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Newlyn Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
33.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Newlyn How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.6%
Walked only
13.0%
Car (passenger)
10.9%
Did not go to work
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Newlyn Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.5%
2 vehicles
45.1%
3 vehicles
25.5%
4+ vehicles
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Newlyn Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.4%
3 bedrooms
43.4%
4 bedrooms
47.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Newlyn Population Mobility

2.5%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Newlyn Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
251
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Newlyn Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Lung condition
4
Arthritis
3
Asthma
3
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Newlyn Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.9%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
4.3%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
8.7%
$650-$799/wk
4.3%
$800-$999/wk
11.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Newlyn Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
51.8%
Couple — no children
36.6%
Couple — no children under 15
8.0%
One parent — no children under 15
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Newlyn Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.3% 3
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Never served
96.7% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Newlyn Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
20.0% 19
Did not provide
80.0% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Newlyn Children Ever Born

No children
35.0%
2 children
30.0%
3 children
35.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Newlyn When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Newlyn Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.0%
5–14 hours
23.0%
15–29 hours
14.0%
30+ hours
26.0%
Did not do domestic work
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Newlyn Household Size

1 person
19.2%
2 persons
42.3%
3 persons
9.6%
4 persons
13.5%
5 persons
5.8%
6+ persons
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Newlyn Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Newlyn Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Newlyn Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
951
avg ICSEA score
21
total students
Newlyn Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 21 students
951
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Newlyn Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $240/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Newlyn

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $1,135/wk
Rent share 17.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Newlyn vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newlyn

What is the population of Newlyn VIC?

The population of Newlyn VIC is 136 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.6 people per km².Newlyn is ranked #8,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Newlyn?

The median personal income in Newlyn VIC is $665 per week, or $34,580 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $2,041 per week.Newlyn is ranked #6,078 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Newlyn?

Median rent in Newlyn VIC is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Newlyn ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Newlyn?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newlyn VIC is $1,592. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Newlyn?

The median age in Newlyn VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Newlyn a good suburb to live in?

Newlyn is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 136.The median income is $665/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21931. All dollar figures in AUD.